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The INN Secretariat, based in Iran, is offering a two-day conference and workshop onNanotechnology and Nanomedicine, known as NTNM2017,scheduled to be held fromMay 2 to 3, 2017at Materials Energy Research Center (MERC), Alborz.

This is a scientific congregation, which brings together researchers, scientists, key decision makers, and industry professionals on the common platform for a brief yet intense period of discussion, collaboration, and addressing nanomedicine-related subjects.

The conference/workshop will be held on the following themes: Surface Modification Strategies; Nanomedicine, Diagnosis, and Therapy; Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems; Toxicology and Risk; Assessment of Nanomaterials; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; Nanotechnology and Environmental Health; and Nanobiodevices and Biosensors.

NTNM2017 aims at strengthening the relations and technological collaborations inter/intra Islamic member states and improving transfer of experience among the academic researchers. It also seeks to promote joint cooperation between scientific, research, and technology centers of OIC member states with research and technology centers outside the OIC member states.

Over 20 professors and prominent researchers from 57 Muslim and non-Muslim countries will take part in the conference.

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Investors may be tracking certain levels on shares of Nanotech Security Corp (NTS.V). The current 50-day Moving Average is 1.27, the 200-day Moving Average is 1.24, and the 7-day is noted at 1.31. Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. They may also be used to help find support or resistance levels. Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators meaning that they confirm trends. A certain stock may be considered to be on an uptrend if trading above a moving average and the average is sloping upward. On the other side, a stock may be considered to be in a downtrend if trading below the moving average and sloping downward.

Traders may be relying in part on technical stock analysis. Nanotech Security Corp (NTS.V) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of -209.95. Despite the name, CCI can be used on other investment tools such as stocks. The CCI was designed to typically stay within the reading of -100 to +100. Traders may use the indicator to determine stock trends or to identify overbought/oversold conditions. A CCI reading above +100 would imply that the stock is overbought and possibly ready for a correction. On the other hand, a reading of -100 would imply that the stock is oversold and possibly set for a rally. At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Nanotech Security Corp (NTS.V) is 26.74. Many technical chart analysts believe that an ADX value over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal. The ADX is typically plotted along with two other directional movement indicator lines, the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI). Some analysts believe that the ADX is one of the best trend strength indicators available.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of multiple popular technical indicators created by J. Welles Wilder. Wilder introduced RSI in his book New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems which was published in 1978. RSI measures the magnitude and velocity of directional price movements. The data is represented graphically by fluctuating between a value of 0 and 100. The indicator is computed by using the average losses and gains of a stock over a certain time period. RSI can be used to help spot overbought or oversold conditions. An RSI reading over 70 would be considered overbought, and a reading under 30 would indicate oversold conditions. A level of 50 would indicate neutral market momentum. The 14-day RSI is currently sitting at 35.12, the 7-day is at 24.53, and the 3-day is spotted at 9.52.

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Jonathan Bryan and Peter Firth, who founded an Arizona State University (ASU) tech startup in nanoparticle coatings, were recently honored at a business plan competition.

The pair founded Swift Coat, for which they received a cash prize of over $70,000 at the Rice University competition in Houston.

Bryan, an electrical engineering Ph.D. candidate, and Firth, a graduate research associate, collaborated on the new company with the assistance of electrical engineering Assistant Professor Zachary Holman, using photovoltaic work in Holmans laboratory, according to an announcement.

The firms name is derived from a system called proprietary deposition technology, which is capable of coating any surface with nanoparticles, and has potential applications for diverse industries.

Firth and Holman began the startup in 2016. Recognizing the need to grow prior to the Rice University event, they recruited Bryan to raise the bar on their expectations. Now their horizons have expanded with the resulting financial support and publicity.

This year marks the 17th annual competition, which has a reputation for intensity and selectivity.

Our first day at the (Rice Business Plan Competition), they told us that this wasnt just a competition, but the most intense and condensed startup accelerator program in the country, Firth said in the announcement. They werent kidding about that, and I can tell you that Swift Coat did not return to ASU the same company that traveled to Houston.

Holman said that Bryan and Firth represented their company and ASU extremely well.

I think their placement and recognition in this premier competition provides validation that Swift Coat has what it takes to be a successful company, Holman said.

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Needle moving action has been spotted in Nanotech Security Corp (NTSFF) as shares are moving today onvolatility-5.46% or $-0.053 from the open.TheOTC listed companysaw a recent bid of0.9170 and36000shares have traded hands in the session.

Now letstake a look at how the fundamentals are stacking up for Nanotech Security Corp (NTSFF). Fundamental analysis takes into consideration market, industry and stock conditions to help determine if the shares are correctly valued. Nanotech Security Corp currently has a yearly EPS of -0.11. This number is derived from the total net income divided by shares outstanding. In other words, EPS reveals how profitable a company is on a share owner basis.

Another key indicator that can help investors determine if a stock might be a quality investment is the Return on Equity or ROE. Nanotech Security Corp (NTSFF) currently has Return on Equity of -44.10. ROE is a ratio that measures profits generated from the investments received from shareholders. In other words, the ratio reveals how effective the firm is at turning shareholder investment into company profits. A company with high ROE typically reflects well on management and how well a company is run at a high level. A firm with a lower ROE might encourage potential investors to dig further to see why profits arent being generated from shareholder money.

Another ratio we can look at is the Return on Invested Capital or more commonly referred to as ROIC. Nanotech Security Corp (NTSFF) has a current ROIC of -37.02. ROIC is calculated by dividing Net Income Dividends by Total Capital Invested.

Similar to ROE, ROIC measures how effectively company management is using invested capital to generate company income. A high ROIC number typically reflects positively on company management while a low number typically reflects the opposite.

Turning to Return on Assets or ROA, Nanotech Security Corp (NTSFF) has a current ROA of -32.64. This is a profitability ratio that measures net income generated from total company assets during a given period. This ratio reveals how quick a company can turn its assets into profits. In other words, the ratio provides insight into the profitability of a firms assets. The ratio is calculated by dividing total net income by the average total assets. A higher ROA compared to peers in the same industry, would suggest that company management is able to effectively generate profits from their assets. Similar to the other ratios, a lower number might raise red flags about managements ability when compared to other companies in a similar sector.

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Doing some trend analysis on shares of Nanotech Security Corp (NTS.VN), we note that the trendspotter opinion is currently Buy. This signal uses a system combining volatility, momentum, and wave theory to help identify the general trend. The trendspotter strength signal is currently Minimum. This signal is compared to the historical performance where maximum would be considered the strongest, and minimum would be touted as the weakest. In terms of direction, the trendspotter signal is currently Weakest. This signal may indicate if the Buy or Sell is weakening or gaining strength, or if the Hold is leaning towards a Buy or Sell.

Investors are often focused on stock price support and resistance levels. The support is simply a level where a stock may see a bounce after it has fallen. If the stock price manages to break through the first support level, the attention may shift to the second level of support. The resistance is the opposite of support. As a stock rises, it may see a retreat once it reaches a certain level of resistance. After a recent check, the stocks first resistance level is 1.42, and the second resistance level is 1.45. On the other side, investors are watching the first support level of 1.33, and the second support level of 1.27.

Changing lanes, well look at what some of the short term technical indicators are reading for shares ofNanotech Security Corp (NTS.VN). The signal from the 20-day moving average is revealing a Buy. The 20-50 day MACD Oscillator, which can be used to identify bullish or bearish directional movement is currently showing a Buy signal.

Lastly will look at the Bollinger Band signal, specifically the 20 day reading. This indicator can be used to identify short-term overbought and oversold zones, to confirm divergences between prices and indicators and to predict future price targets. The 20-Day Bollinger Band currently is signaling a Hold forNanotech Security Corp (NTS.VN). Bollinger Bands are among the most popular and powerful of the many indicators that traders can choose from. As the name implies, Bollinger Bands are price channels that are plotted above and below price. The outerbands are based on volatility in price, which means that they expand when price fluctuates and trends strongly, and the Bands contract during sideways consolidations and low momentum trends.

Nanotech Security Corp (NTS.VN) currently has a 1 month MA of 1.278. Investors may use moving averages for various reasons. Some may use the moving average as a primary trading tool, while others may use it as a back-up. Investors may keep an eye out for when the stock price crosses a particular moving average and then closes on the other side. These moving average crossovers may be used to help spot momentum shifts, or possible entry/exit points. A cross below a certain moving average may signal the start of a downward move. On the flip side, a cross above a moving average may suggest a possible uptrend. Investors may be focused on many different time periods when studying moving averages. The stock currently has a 3 month MA of 1.263, and a 6 month MA of 1.32.

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Printed circuit boards (PCBs) can now be pulverised into other useful materials. Image: Christian Taube , CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

By Madhukara Putty, SciDev.net

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are best recycled by pulverising them into nanosized particles to easily recover valuable constituents such as polymers, oxides and metals, say Indian researchers.

The new method, described in astudypublished inMaterials Todayin March, is scalable andenvironment-friendly, said researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the Rice University in Houston, US.

In the study, the researchers followed the principle that ultra-low temperatures make materials brittle and are easy to pulverise and separate.

They placed a PCB in a rotating cylinder with temperatures brought down to minus 119 degrees Celsius before bombarding it with steel balls to shatter it into nanoparticles which were then dispersed in water.

The nanoparticles could be put to various uses, the researchers said. They could be added to polymer composites strengthening them, used in 3D printing or in the making of polymer powder-based paints.

Metallic nanoparticles can be reused after purification by well-known methods.

With some preliminary sorting, the method can handle most PCBs, says Kamanio Chattopadhyay, research guide, professor at IISc and an author of the study.

Although thetechnologyis still in the laboratory stage, the research team is now working with an industry to demonstrate its scalability and effectiveness.

With some preliminary sorting, the method can handle most PCBs.

Kamanio Chattopadhyay, research guide and professor, India Institute of Science

Scaling up the process depends on factors such as the existence of an efficient supply chain of waste as well as viable business models including the availability of capital, expected return and the policy environment, says Chattopadhyay.

Others are less optimistic.

Physical crushing requires a lot of energy, especially when dealing with complex circuit boards with a variety of components.

Smelting circuit boards is more economical and feasible, says R. Parthasarathi, managing director of E-Parisara, one of Indias leading e-waste recycling companies.

According to theUnited Nations University, the world produced 42 million tonnes of e-waste in 2014, with Asia accounting for 16 million tonnes.

Currently e-waste is dumped in landfills, incinerated or treated with chemicals to recover valuable materials, but these are not regarded as environment-friendly processes. This piece was produced by SciDev.Nets Asia & Pacific desk.

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Secretary-General of the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Saeed Sarkar, heading an Iranian delegation, met with Industry Minister of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta where the two sides mulled over reinvigoration of ties in nano sector.

The meeting marked a follow up to President Rouhanis last year meeting with his counterpart Joko Widodo who had deemed nanotechnology as a venue for cooperation between the two sides.

Irans Sarkar presented a reporton recent activities and achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the sector.

The Indonesian industry minister, while expressing admiration towards rapid pace of Irans growth in the field of new technologies, said in his future visit to Tehran, he will get more familiar with Iran's experiences in the field of nanotechnology.

He also expressed Indonesias willingness for cooperation in the field of transferring the technology to Indonesian industries particularly in major industrial realms including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, textile, and automobile.

Later, INIC Secretary Saeed Sarkar stated one of the goals of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council is to help Islamic states and closely collaborate with them for the fast growth in the field of nanotechnology.

He went on to add that Indonesia not only can be a large market for Irans nanotechnology products but can also be a good base for joint investments in southeast Asia.

At the end of the meeting, it was decided to hold joint sessions for exchange of technology between knowledge-based companies of Iran and Indonesian industries within next few months.

The Iranian delegation also visited the University of Indonesia, the largest university of the Southeast Asian country, and observed departments related to nanotechnology.

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[BANGALORE] Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are best recycled by pulverising them into nanosized particles to easily recover valuable constituents such as polymers, oxides and metals, say Indian researchers. The new method, described in a study published March in Materials Today, is scalable and environment-friendly, say the researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the Rice University in Houston, US. In the study, the researchers followed the principle that ultra-low temperatures make materials brittle and easy to pulverise and separate. They placed a PCB in a rotating cylinder with temperatures brought down to 119 degrees Celsius before bombarding it with steel balls to shatter it into nanoparticles which were then dispersed in water. Physical crushing requires a lot of energy, especially when dealing with complex circuit boards with a variety of components. Smelting circuit boards is more economical and feasible. R. Parthasarathi, E-Parisara

The nanoparticles could be put to various uses, the researchers say. They could be added to polymer composites to strengthen them, used in 3D printing or in the making of polymer powder-based paints. Metallic nanoparticles can be reused after purification by well-known methods. With some preliminary sorting, the method can handle most PCBs, says Kamanio Chattopadhyay, research guide, professor at IISc and an author of the study. Although the technology is still in the laboratory stage, the research team is now working with an industry to demonstrate its scalability and effectiveness. Scaling up the process, Chattopadhyay says, depends on factors such as the existence of an efficient supply chain of waste as well as viable business models including the availability of capital, expected return and the policy environment. Others are less optimistic. Physical crushing requires a lot of energy, especially when dealing with complex circuit boards with a variety of components. Smelting circuit boards is more economical and feasible, says R. Parthasarathi, managing director of E-Parisara, one of Indias leading e-waste recycling companies.

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